(32) Multi-Modal Education for Faculty Development using The PEARLS Healthcare Debriefing Tool

Abstract : Problem: Introduction of a new evidence-based debriefing tool, The PEARLS Healthcare Debriefing Tool published by Bajaj et al. (2017), into Prelicensure BSN simulation curriculum at a large online university created an opportunity for improved Professional Development of Learning Lab Instructors. A program need was identified to improve the effectiveness of debriefing after standardized simulations resulting in the adoption of an evidence-based structured debriefing tool. Individualized Professional Development meets the unique educational needs of each individual learner and often requires multiple modes of education (INACSL Standards Committee et al., 2021). Research shows that debriefing healthcare simulations is an integral part of the student learning process and should be supported by evidence-based concepts (INACSL Standards Committee et al., 2021).

Methods: The aim of this quality improvement project is to improve instructor effectiveness in applying the PEARLS Healthcare Debriefing Tool into the student simulation debriefing process. This project was guided by the Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Gardner, 2011) which rejects the idea that everyone learns the same way. Multi-Modal education offers multiple modes of learning that support visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading learning methods. The project applies a one-group pretest-posttest model using the Peer and Self-Assessment Debriefing Instrument (PADI) published by Saylor et al. (2020). A pretest occurs after a self-led educational PowerPoint and a posttest occurs after the application of a second educational modality; an evidence-based role-play video training produced by the university.

Results: Evaluation of the quality improvement project is occurring from Nov 2024-Jan 2025 using the results of the PADI.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: This presentation examines the importance of prelicensure BSN Learning Lab Instructor professional development using multiple modes of education to create a more effective debriefing process. The need for a structured debriefing process created an opportunity for faculty growth and university support using multi-modal education techniques.